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You know what the only awkward part of Thanksgiving is for me? Who's gonna say the Thanksgiving prayer.
That, and having to compliment people for the food they bring when it actually kinda bites, Lol.
That’s basically what I said.So back in 1621, the Pilgrims were being oppressed by a king in England that wanted them to worship God in the way he wanted them to, so the pilgrims/puritans chose to leave. This is where my username came from, because it inspires me. <3 The pilgrims went on this ship called the Mayflower to get to the "New World" otherwise known today as America. It was a perilous journey and a lot of lives were lost, but the puritans believed that worshipping God freely was worth the journey. When they got to Plymouth, they had very little and they knew the Natives were there around, but didn't know they were friend or foe. The first winter was very hard for them and more lives were lost. The beautiful thing was their faith in all of this. I can't imagine how this brought them closer to God.
So then in Spring, this Native came into the village who was taught English from travelers (the Spanish had come first). I believe one of the names was Squanto, but there was another. They taught them how to grow their own food and fish. It became a time of plenty.
So then the pilgrims and Natives got together and had what we know as the first Thanksgiving. It was a time to thank God for everything He brought them through and they made a treaty of peace that lasted for around 300 years!!!!
So every year this time became a tradition and Thanksgiving eventually became a national holiday to spend with family and friends and thank God for everything that He has given us and done for us.
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Oh, you mean I was supposed to have been losing it back later on all these years?It's the time of year when everybody gains weight in this country, and then worries about how they're going to lose it all back later.
These are good, lol.Time for some gratuitous Thanksgiving memes:
The event that Americans commonly call the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in October 1621. This feast lasted three days and was attended by 90 Wampanoag Native American people and 53 Pilgrims (survivors of the Mayflower).I never knew
More like the Puritans who arrived in New England and weren't use to the harsh winters here in America, many perished as they weren't use to the extreme cold temperatures and Blizzards, and weren't prepared for those conditions, they didn't have enough food or clothing for that kind of extreme weather conditions, the Indians were kind enough to help them through until they were able to plant their own crops and the Indians showed them how to plant foreign foods such as corn and pumpkin and tomatoes, that weren't available back in Europe.
So after their first successful crops, they had a feast a celebration and gave thanks to God, and invited the Indians that helped them get through that first Winter, to partake in their feast and it continued from that time on, and later on President Lincoln made it a National Holiday.
Keep on pointing the peoples to Christ . For in the end only the lambs shall be forever with the King .You know what the only awkward part of Thanksgiving is for me? Who's gonna say the Thanksgiving prayer.
None of my family are really saved, and last time they chose me (again). Usually I tone things down, you know, so as not to make anybody feel uncomfortable, but last time I really laid one out there. Total Holy Ghost prayer on steroids.
Probably the last time they'll be asking me to do the Thanksgiving prayer, Lol.
Hi Angelina, We have been celebrating Thanksgiving ever since we were born in New Orleans, La. traditionally speaking with our families. But the Fall Harvest is usually in September-October.Coming from the opposite side of the world who does not celebrate thanksgiving....How do you celebrate this holiday tradtion in your part of the world???